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People’s World is a voice for progressive change and socialism in the United States. It provides news and analysis of, by, and for the labor and democratic movements to our readers across the country and around the world. People’s World traces its lineage to the Daily Worker newspaper, founded by communists, socialists, union members, and other activists in Chicago in 1924.

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U.S.

Baltimore May Day: Made in the U.S.A.
May 10, 2011 By Special to People’s World
Demonstators denounced corporate and Republican union busting and called for a stepped-up fight to defend union rights, Social Security, and Medicare.
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World

Japan business lobby used cash to push nuclear plants
May 5, 2011 By Special to People’s World
In response to the business community's request, big political parties have promoted nuclear power generation in an attempt to receive more corporate donations.
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Labor

Oklahoma repeals collective bargaining for city workers
April 29, 2011 By Special to People’s World
Oklahoma is expected to pass a measure that would repeal the rights of non-uniformed state employees to bargain for their wages and working conditions.
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World

World’s unions call for ending attack on Bahrain labor
April 21, 2011 By Special to People’s World
Those in the ruling circles intend to complete the transformation of the country into a totalitarian state.
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Opinion

Video: “From Wisconsin to Washington, stand up for jobs, workers’ rights and peace”
April 16, 2011 By Special to People’s World
NEW YORK - The CPUSA held its First Annual Conference in New York City, today, April 16.
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World

Union leaders: World climate meet must include green, decent jobs
April 14, 2011 By Special to People’s World
International trade union leaders are calling for decisive and ambitious climate action centered on social protections, doubling the number of green and decent jobs and ensuring a just transition to a greener future.
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World

Japan’s Communists repeatedly warned of nuclear power risks
April 14, 2011 By Special to People’s World
The Japanese Communist Party has called on all successive governments to make a drastic change in the atomic energy administration and has opposed additional construction plans.
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World

Wave of firings, violence against Bahrain workers, unions
April 8, 2011 By Special to People’s World
The International Trade Union Confederation condemns the wave of firings, repression and violence being waged against Bahrain workers and their unions after a widely supported strike.
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